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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair and keep it from being
drawn into nearby air vents.
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ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they
are NOT safety glasses.
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PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face mask or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
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PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended periods of operation.
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SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees
both hands to operate tool.
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DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or
unstable support.
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MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
at all times, and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.
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REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before
turning it on.
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AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Do not
carry the tool with your finger on the switch. Be
sure switch is off when installing battery pack.
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STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use
common sense. Do not operate tool when you are
tired. Do not rush.
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CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless indicated elsewhere in this
instruction manual.
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DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by an authorized Ryobi Service Center.
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DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not
operate tool while under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or any medication.
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INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber
before drilling.
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DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY TOOL IN A DAMP
OR WET LOCATION.
PRECAUTIONS ON USING YOUR
CORDLESS TOOL
This product contains Nickel-Cadmium batteries which
must be disposed of properly.
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Be aware that this tool is always in an operating
condition, because it does not have to be plugged
into an electrical outlet.
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First, charge the battery.
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Be sure the battery is snapped in place.
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When not in use, lock the switch.
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When operating at a high place, be aware of things
below you.
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Before drilling into walls, ceilings, or floors, make
sure that there is no concealed electrical wiring
inside.
WARNING:
Drilling into electrical wiring can cause drill bit
and chuck to become electrically live. Do not
touch the chuck or metal housing when drilling
into a wall; grasp only the insulated handle(s)
provided on the tool.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CHARGER/CHARGING ASSEMBLY
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual
contains important safety and operating instructions
for charging the battery with the following
components:
MODEL
BATTERY
CHARGER
CHARGING ASSEMBLY
HP1201M
1400670
N/A
981351-002
1400652
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Before using battery charger/charging assembly,
read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1)
battery charger, (2) battery, (3) charging assembly,
and (4) products using battery.
WARNING:
To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickel-
cadmium type rechargeable batteries. Other types
of batteries can burst causing personal injury and
damage.
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Do not expose charger/charging assembly to rain
or snow.
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Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
the battery charger/charging assembly manufacturer
may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.
